Twitter CEO Elon Musk got schooled by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) on Thursday after he suggested that the influx of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border is an attempt by Democrats to “import voters.”
Musk shared a link to an online article from the right-wing Daily Caller which claimed the Biden administration is considering granting amnesty and “handing out green cards” to the undocumented. No such plan exists.
Echoing the “great replacement theory,” a fearmongering tactic employed by conservatives for years to rile up their voters, Musk posted this on Twitter:
Ocasio-Cortez swatted down Musk’s lie by reminding him that he’s also an immigrant from South Africa.
“You’re literally an immigrant. And for everyone saying ‘yeah, but legal!!’ May I once again remind you that seeking asylum is legal, too. Have a good day!”
Musk’s fact-free posting also drew plenty of comments from others on his social media site, which continues to lose millions of dollars each month.
Here’s a thought: Let’s deport Elon back to South Africa or ship him to Russia where he’d feel more at home politically.
